Site QC Engineer - Duct & Dampers

Job Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous, proactive, and quality-driven individual to join our organisation as a Site QC Engineer – Duct & Dampers. This key role is ideal for a technically proficient professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction or building services environment. If you are passionate about driving quality standards, coordinating site inspections, and ensuring the highest levels of compliance in HVAC duct and damper systems, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities – Site Quality Control for Duct & Damper Systems

• Perform site inspections for HVAC duct installation, especially insulated fire-rated ducts, in line with approved installation method, inspection and test plans (lTPs)


• Perform site inspections for HVAC duct installation, especially insulated fire-rated ducts, in line with approved installation method, inspection and test plans (lTPs).


• Verify materials, insulation, sealants, and accessories for compliance with oroject specifications, standards {UL, B3, NFPA, ASHRAE, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code) .


• Ensure proper installation of fire-rated ducts including sealing, cladding, suDporfs, access doors, and fire stopping.


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  Check insulation thickness, joint sealing, and fire rating continuity as per approved method statements.


• Prepare and maintain inspection requests (IRs), checklists, NCRs, and daily quality reports.


• Ensure method statements, material approvals, and shop drawings are in place before execution.


• Maintain as-built documentation and quality records for handing over.


• Coordinate with consultants, clients, and third-party Inspectors for quality inspections.


• Ensure compliance with project quality plan. authority approvals, and civil defense requirements.


• Liaise with site engineers and supervisors to rectify deficiencies and close NCRs.


• Witness and verify fire Integrity tests, leakage tests, and insulation tests for fire-rated duct systems.


• Ensure duct pressure testing and functional checks are performed according fo specifications.


• Ensure safe working practices during duct installation and inspection.


• Stay updated with the latest codes and standards related to fire-rated ducting and HVAC systems.

Required Skills – Ductwork Quality Assurance and Construction Site Coordination

• Sound understanding of ductwork and damper standards (SMACNA, DW/144, or equivalent) within a construction or building services project environment.


• Proven ability to read and interpret HVAC drawings, specifications, and technical submittals for duct and damper systems.


• Excellent communication skills, capable of clear reporting and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary site teams, subcontractors, and consultants.


• Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to upholding safety, compliance, and workmanship standards in all quality assurance activities.


• Effective organisational abilities, able to balance multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within demanding project timelines.


• Problem-solving mindset, proactive in identifying quality defects, investigating root causes, and proposing sustainable solutions.

Qualifications & Experience – HVAC Quality Control and Site Engineering

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering


• Minimum 3 years' experience in HVAC quality control with expertise in fire rated duct Installation


• Working knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and quality management systems in MEP or HVAC installations and UAE Fire & Life safety code, NFPA , ASHRAE, SMACNA, , BS/EN Standards


• Knowledge of insulation systems, duct fabrication, fire stopping and MEP coordination


• Experience with QA /QC documentation, ITPs, method statements and NCR handling.